Parenting Club

Author: Hong Kong Psychological Society Clinical Psychology Group
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: When it comes to parenting, it seems impossible to avoid noisy arguments and tears. However, parenting can also be relaxed, joyful, and effective in nurturing children’s growth—it all depends on whether you’re doing it right! This book collects insights from several experienced clinical psychologists on parenting. Through everyday examples, it gently shares the wisdom of being a parent and the characteristics and needs of children at different stages of their growth, making it a valuable read for parents and those concerned about children’s development.
Raising children can be both endlessly rewarding and full of challenges. Childhood is a crucial stage in life, and experiences during this time, whether joyful or painful, will significantly shape a child’s personality and worldview. As parents are the closest figures in a child’s life, they have a direct impact on their children’s physical and emotional development, largely shaping their childhood experiences. No parent in the world doesn’t love their child. However, not all parents know how to raise their children properly. Some may unintentionally harm their children through their behavior or words, while others may struggle to understand their children or communicate effectively with them. Parenting is indeed an art. In this book, several experienced clinical psychologists share their insights on parenting in a vivid and engaging manner, covering the characteristics and needs of children in terms of intelligence, moral development, emotions, and behavior. These articles are easy to understand yet entertaining, offering many important revelations on how to be a good parent.